Jaguar E-Type Series 1
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 87 public sales of the Jaguar E-Type Series 1. The records run from January 2016 to August 2026. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $104,993. The Shifty Estimate runs from $77,000 for the Roadster 3.8 to $797,000 for the Lightweight.
Versions
About the Jaguar E-Type Series 1
- Built
- 1961 to 1968
- Versions
- 6
- Body styles
- Roadster, Coupe
- Engine
- Inline-6 DOHC, 4.2L
- Power
- 245 to 344 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.5 to 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 142 to 160 mph
- Designer
- Malcolm Sayer
The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was built from 1961 to 1968.
The Roadster 4.2, the most traded version: The 4.2-liter Series 1 represents the sweet spot for many E-Type enthusiasts, combining the original's pure aesthetics with improved drivability. Introduced in late 1964, the larger displacement XK engine maintained 265 horsepower while adding crucial torque—283 lb-ft versus 260 in the 3.8. More importantly, Jaguar fitted a proper all-synchromesh gearbox, eliminating the 3.8's notoriously balky first gear. The 4.2 retained all the Series 1 visual cues that purists cherish: covered headlights, toggle switches, and that distinctive flat floor. Production ran through 1968, yielding 9,550 roadsters before Series 2 regulations forced styling compromises. Today's collectors often prefer the 4.2's improved refinement while still enjoying the authentic Series 1 experience, making these among the most usable classic E-Types.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 cost?
In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $104,993. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $62,720 and $123,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $77,000 to $797,000, depending on version.
What is a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Lightweight: $797,000. Coupe 4.2: $123,000. Roadster 4.2: $99,100. Coupe 3.8: $98,400. Roadster 3.8: $77,000.
What is the cheapest E-Type Series 1 to buy?
The Roadster 3.8 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $77,000.
Which E-Type Series 1 is worth the most?
The Lightweight has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $797,000.
How many Jaguar E-Type Series 1 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 87 public sales since January 2016. 3 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $66,611 on Aug 12, 2026.
Which E-Type Series 1 sells most often?
The Roadster 4.2 trades most often, with 62 recorded sales. 3 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Jaguar E-Type Series 1 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 4 were at Collecting Cars. The rest: The Market by Bonhams (4), Bonhams (3), Gooding & Company (3) and Barrett-Jackson (2).
How many miles do Jaguar E-Type Series 1 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 12 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 39,557 miles. The lowest showed 493 miles and the highest 79,356 miles.
Where do Shifty's Jaguar E-Type Series 1 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Jaguar E-Type Series 1. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 20, 2026.